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GeoSciences (Individual Project) MScR

The University of Edinburgh

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    The University of Edinburgh

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    09-SEP-24, 01-OCT-24, 06-JAN-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

This masters by research programme is an opportunity to carry out a substantial piece of research in any of the following major branches of geosciences: Atmospheric Science; Climate Change; Ecological Sciences; Environmental Geochemistry; Environmental Geoscience; Environmental Sustainability; Exploration Geophysics; Geoinformatics; Geology.

Research training

The programme aims to provide a structured approach to basic research training, allowing you to explore an area of research that may be subsequently developed into a PhD. You may also have the opportunity to develop links with research projects at national and international levels.

Research reputation

The School has the largest geoscience research group in the UK, with about 370 academics and researchers. The ambition and quality of our research was reflected in the latest Research Assessment Exercise, where 66% of our research was rated within the top two categories: world-leading and internationally excellent.

Training and support

As a research student affiliated to a research institute, you will benefit from an excellent peer-supported network.

As a grouping of researchers with related interests, the institute provides a forum for development of ideas, collaboration, and dissemination of results, and an environment for training, development and mentoring of research students and early career researchers.

Tuition fees

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£ 35,300per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, Student Recruitment and Admissions, 33 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9JS, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    8th out of 33 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    193 84%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    16th

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.04 81%

    14th

    7

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